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Bulgaria's road to NATO was very uneven. Its membership is important for the country's prosperity and stability. As NATO member Bulgaria strives to facilitate the integration of the rest of the Western Balkans in the Alliance. Modernizing Bulgarian armed forces contributing to NATO's out-of-area missions, especially in Afghanistan, are priority national tasks.